Silvia's blog

By Lyn White
Lyn is a member of the Lanzarote Creative Writing Group which meets weekly on Friday mornings in Costa Teguise. For information about the group call Sue: 630751106
Lanzarote is a small Island, one of the seven that makes up the Canary Islands. Although we are Spanish we are nowhere near Spain. We are situated some 60 miles from the African coast and benefit from a sub tropical climate.
Lanzarote is almost certainly the prettiest of the Islands, conforming to

Centros Turísticos de Lanzarote have announced their programme to celebrate Father's Day at Monumento al Campesino this weekend and, as every year, this date takes me by surprise as it´s different from the one I “automatically” remember.

We know that the spirit behind the celebrations is just the same, but the date

This week the Minister of Tourism in Lanzarote, Carmen Steinert, together with tourism representatives from the island will attend one of the most important Tourism Fairs, ITB Berlin this week.
The fair will be held from 7 to

Tinguafaya have organised a raffle and the tickets go on sale today (Friday 2nd March) until next Thursday (8th March).
Tinguafaya Association develops a program of Leisure, Recreation and respite care, working with the members of the group (children and youth with physical, mental and sensory disabilities) and their families.

Respite care is short term care that helps a family take a break from the daily routine and stress. It is an essential part of the overall support that families may need for their child with a disability.